Much to the chagrin of our corporate overlords at Destructoid central, we've survived a full year here at Japanator. We've dodged IEDs, survived drug-induced heart attacks, and even taken out a hitman or two. Sure, being crushed by an elephant put us out for a few weeks, but we came back!
I'd just like to thank all of you who have been here at Japanator, and read the site constantly. It means a hell of a lot to us to know that our work is appreciated. We're hoping to step things up when it comes to con coverage, and we hope that you all will be stopping by and saying hi to us if we're in the area. Meeting everyone at Otakon was a blast, and I wish I could have that experience every day.
I've gone ahead and highlighted some of the features and such that you should check out, especially if you're new to the site.
ZB's A-Z: Zac Bentz loves music. A lot. All in all, he's done profiles on more than 170 bands between the original run and the follow-ups. He's even gone so far as to dig up some videos so you can check out the ones you find interesting right away, instead of scouring for songs, only to find the crappy ones.
Podtoid-san: In the haze of anime podcasting, Japanator has blended the irreverent banter of Podtoid with the awesomeness of anime. We discuss anime news, shows, and rant, but in a slimmer form than Podtoid. The shows usually end up with me bitterly insulting everyone while John cries in a corner.
Spoiler-san: Sometimes there are certain things you want to talk about, like when... Well, you get the point. That's what Spoiler-san was intended for. There are 4 episodes up, and the show's going through a re-staging, so it will be popping up again soon.
Japanator Radio: Like I said, Zac likes music. So on Japanator Radio, he dishes out over an hour of music every week from some great Japanese bands, covering nearly every genre. Somehow Zac has managed to package pure awesome into a can form.
Japanator reviews: We do in fact review things. It's not always lovey-dovey when it comes to me and DVDs. I want my extra features, dammit!
God Len's Top Ten: You might think top ten lists are cheesy and something to do only when you're running low on content, but God Len's top tens are something different. They're almost...magical. Well, they're there to evoke discussion about your favorite themes.
Tuesday Otaku Debate: Just like the Game Debate to the Death, I pit two items in otaku-dom against each other, and see who comes out of the steel cage match alive.
Fall Preview and First Impressions: There's a lot of stuff that comes out each season, and it's hard to keep your head above the water with all of the fansubs clogging up the Internet tubes. So, we've got a preview of everything that's currently playing right now, along with our first impressions of each show, so you can get an idea if it's worth your time to watch or not.
Weekend Japanatainment: When it's a rainy Saturday, what better way to get cozy than by watching a bunch of videos from Japan focusing around an actual theme (as opposed to Weekend D, where they're too good for themes).
Lucky Star: We've got an obsession with Lucky Star. It's just something about those girls that makes us happy. You really have to watch the show, especially since it's been licensed. Seriously, within a year or so, the cons are going to be filled with Lucky Star cosplayers.
There's a ton of other stories within the archives of Japanator -- give a look and some love. We're serious about our anime, and we try to blend a style that makes it approachable to those who are heavy into anime, as well as those who are entering for the first time. Let us know how we've been doing thus far.
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